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Auckland’s most powerful media NETWORK Unbeatable coverage of Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Kate in trade finals By JESS LEE KATE Ross was sitting at her desk in a stuffy office and knew she wanted to get her hands dirty in a more practical line of work. Four years later the Grey Lynn carpentry apprentice is the first woman in the Registered Master Builders Carters Apprentice of the Year competition to compete at the national finals. Ms Ross won the Auckland regional competition on September 4 by impressing the judges with her overall understanding of the building industry and its rules and regulations. It’s all in a day’s work for the former office worker. ‘‘I used to look out the win- dow and think I want to work outside. I started a construction management degree at Unitec but I thought, ‘who’s ever going to listen to me if I haven’t done it’?’’ The 26-year-old went on to land a three-year apprenticeship with CG Low Building Ltd who took her on with no experience after some pestering, she says. ‘‘I’ve always liked practical things. My grandpa was probably pretty influential in that he was an architect who used to do all his own building.’’ Fewer than 12 per cent of the construction industry is female, according to Statistics New Zealand. Ms Ross didn’t think twice about donning a hardhat and tool belt to start work in such a male-dominated industry. She takes any potential stereotyping in her stride. ‘‘When I think back to when I was at school it wasn’t ever really an option. I never thought ‘I want to be a builder’ because it just wasn’t encouraged, there weren’t those obvious pathways to go down.’’ In many ways this applied to both genders, she says. ‘‘For a long time the building industry has been some- Newground: Kate Ross with her awards. BATTLEON The national final of the Apprentice of the Year competition will see regional finalists go head-to-head to battle it out for the title. Each apprentice will undertake a 45-minute interview with the national judging panel before completing a small building project which will then be gifted to Auckland charities. The practical challenge will be open to the public to watch at The Cloud, Queens Wharf, on October 11 from 8am to noon. The winner will be announced at an awards dinner hosted by comedian Paul Ego after the challenge. Winners receive a Hard graft: Carpentry apprentice Kate Ross is the firstwomanto win a regional Apprentice of the Year competition. thing you just fell into or your dad did, but now with the change in regulations qualifications are a lot more important. ‘‘The most important thing is having pride in what you do and wanting to do a good job and in that way you theoretically should avoid a lot of problems,’’ she says. Registered Master Buil- ders Federation chief executive Warwick Quinn is thrilled to have a female competing in the national final. ‘‘While hands on construc- tion typically attracts men, there are many women Photo: JESS LEE working in the industry across the board. We hope Kate’s success will encourage other young women to get involved.’’ Ms Ross will go on to com- pete against eight other regional winners at the national finals at The Cloud on October 11. $5000 grant, highquality trade products and tools and an iPad loaded with compliance documents. Their boss will also win the employer award and receive an iPad. Second and third place regional and national winners win a prize pack including high quality trade products. Loud & proud This Friday is Loud Shirt Day – a day to wear the loudest piece of clothing you own to support The Hearing House – P4 Competition We’re giving away a getaway package to celebrate the inaugural Bay of Islands Walking Weekend – P7 ONLINE 808,000 readers 15+ Ph 09 525 0666 Source: Nielsen CMI Q3 2011–Q2 2012 TODAY Life changing Iris Hambling helps people with speech and language problems to communicate with ease – P2 Blogs galore There’s plenty to read on our Local Blogs page – Oily Rag, Mad on Sport, Willie Jackson, Tales from the Crypt. Go to aucklandcityharbour news.co.nz profi le contact details map www.roomoutsidelandscapes.co.nz slide show Need a website & don’t have one? 66% of customers research online before making a purchase.* Let the Auckland City Harbour News create one for you at a super low cost! Contact your *Source: MYOB Study 2010-2011 representative for a demo. Phone 09 630 5419